Family

Editor Karen Miller has compiled several fascinating essays that weave together topics and issues relating to family. What are some characteristics of the modern family? What dilemmas do would-be parents face? How does divorce affect children? Should the government make policies regarding families? These four questions are debated across four chapters, allowing readers to benefit from more than one intelligent viewpoint for every answer. Essay sources include Kara Dukakis, Judith Wallerstein, Deepak Bhargava, and Maxine Frith.

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Review: FamilyThis series does a great job presenting diverse opinions on current topics in order to promote critical thinking skills. Student debaters and papers writers will benefit from the helpful way in which the selections are organized and introduced.KLIATT, March 2008
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Grades
10-12+
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Grades
9-12+
Details:
Product type: Paperback Book
ISBN: 978-0-7377-3742-4
Author: Karen Miller
Copyright: 2008
Reading Level: Grades 10-12+
Interest Level: Grades 9-12+
Dimensions: 6" x 9"